Winery Puklavec from Slovenia

Recently I was with a number of great bloggers at a press lunch from winery Puklavec, where we could taste two delicious quality wines from Slovenia. I used to drink only red wine, but that has changed in the recent years. I now like to drink a dry white wine and preferably a Sauvignon Blanc, light and delicious on the terrace. The puklavec & friends Sauvignon Blanc - Pinot Grigio I recently drank with a friend, in the garden and in the sun. As it should be, "the good things in life should be shared with others," says Puklavec. I'm a fan, the ...

CATRICE Update Fall Winter 2019

Inspired by the fashion capitals of the world, CATRICE launches its beauty news with a focus on trend themes for the fall / winter season. Celebrate your individuality, attract attention and bring out your inner makeup artist. The statement items from VISUAL WOW & EFFECTS make this all possible. CLEAN BEAUTY is not so much a trend, but more a movement - that is how this line presents itself. More and more consumers are looking for more natural and pure cosmetic products. Less is more. What is also part of the current spirit of the times is the desire for time-saving ...

From wasp waist to Instagram model: the change of beauty ideal

By Frieda Monday, July 22, 2019 0 , , Permalink 0

Beauty is often determined by the outside world. Our society has changed over the years and so has our ideal of beauty. For example, while women in the 1950's were mainly looking for feminine curves, a few years later they wanted to do everything for a slim figure. We started on a journey through fashion history and took a closer look at the beauty ideal of recent decades. Skinny, curvy and more beauty ideals wait for you in this summarized time journey.   1950's: More is more After the lean war years, it could all be a bit more in the 50's. Marilyn ...

Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm

Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm. The very first 100% natural glitter balm without plastic! Beauty Kitchen is the first cosmetic brand to launch glitters without plastic. Because did you know that even in biodegradable glitter there is still 8% plastic? That makes Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm the first glitter makeup in the world that is free of plastic. 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm   0% plastic, 100% natural Beauty pioneer Jo Chidley from Beauty Kitchen has succeeded in formulating glitter with noppes nada plastic. And yet 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm sparkles just as beautifully as the biodegradable glitter which ...

Beat the Heat and Protect + WIN

By Frieda Tuesday, July 16, 2019 0 , , , Permalink 0

I recently visited Apotheek & Beauty in Monster again. This time for the Summer Beauty Event, again organized by my sweet friend Mariska of Marvelousz.com.  This lovely afternoon started with a delicious lunch, provided by Broodjeszaak Hop. Afterwards we were pampered with a wonderful facial treatment, pedicure and make-up by Pupa Milano. During lunch we were briefed by Joost (owner of Apotheek & Beauty) about how important it is to protect your skin well against the sun and that we usually don't do it properly. Beat the Heat and Protect If there's one product that you should use every day for healthy skin, it's ...

CATRICE Limited Edition ‘Sun Glow’

A healthy, softly bronzed and glowy skin fits just as well with the summer as warm party nights under the starry sky and seemingly endless weekends on the beach. With the Limited Edition "Sun Glow", from mid-August to mid-September, CATRICE combines beautiful bronzing and radiant highlight colors with silky-soft powder textures and softly glittering, liquid products. The summery must-haves help us to keep our sun-kissed skin, even when our holiday tan is already beginning to fade. Hello Summer Glow SUN GLOW GLOWY FACE & BODY HIGHLIGHTER 01 Sunkissed Glow A radiant summer look is easily within reach with this highlighter. The extra large, pressed ...

Pepe Jeans Fragrances For Him/Her

By Frieda Wednesday, July 10, 2019 0 , , , Permalink 0

Take a bite out of lifePepe Jeans | The New Fragrances For this new women's and men's fragrance, Pepe Jeans is inspired by the energetic and positive personality of the fashion brand. Celebrate life in the Pepe Jeans way: Inspiring, fun, optimistic, eclectic and full of character. The bottles are therefore a cocktail glass for her and a cocktail shaker for him; the perfect combination of elegance and authenticity.#lifeisnow   Pepe Jeans Fragrances LIFE SHOULD NOT JUST BE LIVED, IT SHOULD BE CELEBRATED FOR HER The Pepe Jeans fragrance for her is inspired by a modern cocktail. An elixir of sensuality for power women who enjoy ...

Decorative cushions for your garden

By Frieda Tuesday, July 9, 2019 0 , Permalink 0

Your garden is just as important as your interior at home. Nothing so nice to have a drink in the garden during warm summer evenings. If all goes well you'll live outside for a few months a year, and then you also want to make it attractive and cozy outside. It doesn't even matter what kind of garden set you have outside. It also doesn't matter if you have a large garden or a balcony. You can use tuinkussens to dress it up outside, the nice thing is that you can combine different designs. Decorative cushions Bring the inside out with beautiful ...

Fanllory Shaker Mask

You may have seen it pass in my Stories, an invitation from Fanllory, hidden in a chocolate bomb, for the launch of their latest Shaker Mask. The launch with lunch was held at The Duchess in Amsterdam. This also immediately explained the original invitation, because The Duchess is of course known for the great chocolate bombs they serve. Fanllory In addition to the mask, I was also spoiled with a personalized bathrobe, how nice! Fanllory Laboratory is committed to producing high-quality face masks. The quality; all Fanllory products are made in a highly controlled French laboratory. They want to offer their customers the ...

Essence Trend Edition “Berry On”

Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries: in the warm summer months we can't get enough of this delicious fruit. They not only taste great, but also have a beautiful intense variety of colors and are a real eye-catcher. The new essence trend edition "berry on ..." is inspired by the different berry tones and is available from this month. The products reflect the summery diversity of the red fruit and give "berry-strong" moments of happiness to every make-up collection. Eyeshadow Palette   01 my cherry! The ten highly pigmented colors of the eye shadow palette range from a soft cream color to warm copper and from gold ...